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• Sort and remove moldy, soft or shriveled berries before storage.
• Refrigerate fresh blueberries in a covered, shallow container with holes for air movement. Use within 10 days for best quality.
• Rinse under cool running water just before using or eating.

✿ Choose blueberries that are firm, dry, plump and smooth-skinned. Color should be deep purple-blue to blue-black.

✿ Blueberries do not ripen after picking.

✿ Avoid soft, shriveled or moldy fruit.

• Heat, air and moisture speed up the spoilage of whole wheat flour.
  • Store in a cool, dry place
  • Use airtight containers or re-closable plastic bags to keep out moisture and insect.

❁ Buying from bulk bins might cost less and allows you to purchase just what you need.

❁ Buy an amount you can use within a month or two to be sure of freshness.

❁ Look for tightly sealed bags or boxes.